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National Semiconductor
LM2990
Description The LM2990 is a three-terminal, low dropout, 1 ampere negative voltage regulator available with fixed output voltages of - 5, - 5.2, - 12, and - 15V. The LM2990 uses new circuit design techniques to provide low dropout and low quiescent current. The dropout voltage at 1A load current is typically 0.6V and a guaranteed worst-case maximum of 1V over the entire operating temperature range. The quiescent current is typically 1 m A with 1A load current and an input-output voltage differential greater than 3V. A unique circuit design of the internal bias supply limits the quiescent current to only 9 m A (typical) when the regulator is in the dropout mode (VOUT - VIN ≤ 3V). Output voltage accuracy is guaranteed to ± 5% over load, and temperature extremes. The LM2990 is short-circuit proof, and thermal shutdown includes hysteresis to enhance the reliability of the device when overloaded for an extended period of time. The LM2990 is available in a 3-lead TO-220 package and is rated for...